Hey guys,
Living in Iceland and just just moved into a cabin in the countryside, my first property. Everything looked fine when we purchased but I’ve spotted a couple of issues in the bathroom now and I’d appreciate some advice!
First issue is that the supply coming into the house has an Arco Tajo 2000 ball valve on it. This is leaking from the stem. I would presume that this is original to the cabin which would mean it was installed in ‘06. I’ve checked Arcos info on this valve and it’s fitted with a “PTFE sealing gland allowing its retightening if necessary”
This seems like a simple fix, but... would a loose sealing gland allow play in the stem? I can grab the top of the stem where the handle bolts in and move it around a bit.
Only reason I’m asking is that I don’t want to tighten down the gland nut only to find it leaks worse and then have to call out an emergency plumber. I also cannot find the supply shut off on the road either.
Second issue is that the toilet (it’s a septic tank system) occasionally emits an odour into the bathroom. The toilet is not caulked around the base and this appears to be where the smell comes from occasionally. Would I be right to presume that the wax seal probably needs replacing? I have a feeling that the toilet was removed recently to conduct repairs behind it, so it possibly disturbed the old seal.
Living in Iceland and just just moved into a cabin in the countryside, my first property. Everything looked fine when we purchased but I’ve spotted a couple of issues in the bathroom now and I’d appreciate some advice!
First issue is that the supply coming into the house has an Arco Tajo 2000 ball valve on it. This is leaking from the stem. I would presume that this is original to the cabin which would mean it was installed in ‘06. I’ve checked Arcos info on this valve and it’s fitted with a “PTFE sealing gland allowing its retightening if necessary”
This seems like a simple fix, but... would a loose sealing gland allow play in the stem? I can grab the top of the stem where the handle bolts in and move it around a bit.
Only reason I’m asking is that I don’t want to tighten down the gland nut only to find it leaks worse and then have to call out an emergency plumber. I also cannot find the supply shut off on the road either.
Second issue is that the toilet (it’s a septic tank system) occasionally emits an odour into the bathroom. The toilet is not caulked around the base and this appears to be where the smell comes from occasionally. Would I be right to presume that the wax seal probably needs replacing? I have a feeling that the toilet was removed recently to conduct repairs behind it, so it possibly disturbed the old seal.